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Gospel night ignites spirits

Harmonies fill the Knox Center

The voices of the Contra Costa College Gospel Choir captivated the hearts and spirits of the audience during Gospel Night on Saturday in the Knox Center. Full story

Culinary arts students succeed

Alumnus works as head chef of Grazzy Burgers

With only three weeks left before opening its doors, Contra Costa College culinary arts alumnus Russell Lozano was hired as the head chef of Grazzy Burgers in February 2013. Full story

‘Wolf’ relates with lyrics, calmer beats

It’s always an enriching sight to see a musician develop into a more mature artist while maintaining his original outspoken style. Full story

New adaptation terrifies viewers

Alvarez pays homage to director Sam Rami

“Evil Dead” is the movie version that director Sam Rami would have made instead of his original, if he were given this adaptation’s budget and the creative freedom to stir up gory hell. Full story

Producer shines in studio

Rodriguez mentors students with music

As a former Contra Costa College student and UC Berkeley graduate in ethnic studies, Oliver Rodriguez never thought his passion for music would play a huge role in his success. Full story

Sci-fi movie suffers from unoriginal plotline

"Oblivion' falls flat with viewers

Based off his unpublished graphic novel, director Joseph Kosinski also had a hand in writing in the script for “Oblivion.” Full story

‘Infinite’ satisfies through its story

Players engrossed by gameplay, visuals

There is nothing like a breath of fresh air to revitalize the senses. Full story

‘Stoker’ provokes viewers with thriller

Director’s style clear in pleasing, demented film

For any foreign film fanatic, “Stoker” is an event. Full story

Ambitious sounds fail to captivate

Lengthy songs result in lackluster interest

Justin Timberlake’s “The 20/20 Experience,” though one of his most creative and ambitious albums, fails to provide a certain flow and ease of listening throughout the album. Full story

Netflix exclusive first of its kind

Political drama captivates viewers

Corruption in politics, sex, drugs and power make “House of Cards” impossible not to watch. Full story

‘Dead Space’ continues to entertain

Newest addition to franchise able to keep interest

Visceral Games, a sub developer of Electronic Arts, released “Dead Space 3” on Feb. 13, thus making the “Dead Space” series a trilogy. Full story

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  • Performing varieties

    Lyrics and dance heighten variety

    Genre-bending conscientious rap and ludicrous dance parodies entertained audience members and bar patrons for a night as burlesque and musical variety were showcased at Rooster’s Roadhouse in Alameda on Friday.

  • Violent approach

    Play rendition addresses violence in Richmond

    Richmond Artists With (RAW) Talent, a creative arts program featuring young writers and thespians, acted out this modern day rendition of Shakespeare’s classic play “Romeo and Juliet.”

  • Plot fails to convey movie’s message

    “Snitch” fails to deliver a decent story as the message is muddled by a storyline that is not put together well.

  • Undead love

    Zombie romance film falls flat with many plot holes

    Using the inspiration of William Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet,” "Warm Bodies," is essentially a forbidden love story where a zombie falls in love with a human.  Who does not like zombies? 

  • Event provides free pet adoptions

    Dogs and cats headed home with their new owners during the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SF SPCA) Be Mine Adopt-a-thon held Feb. 8 to 10 here.

  • Newest installment

    ‘Halo 4’ continues to shine with newest installment

    343 Industries does justice to game franchise

    The “Halo” series Xbox fans have loved, craved and lost countless hours of sleep for the past decade has finally seen the launch of the franchise’s new installment.  

  • Students receive second chance at prom

    The Health and Human Services Club, in conjunction with the Veterans Club, at Contra Costa College will be hosting its first ever Health and Human Services “Second Chance” Fall Ball.

  • Lackluster album given radio airtime

    Redundant songs offer nostalgic sound

    The retro-pop induced album “KISS,” released on Sept. 14, is Jepsen’s attempt to break away from her past one hit wonder status.